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BRIGHT HORIZONS AT DEL MAR

3720 ARROYO SORRENTO ROAD, San Diego, CA 92130

Facility:
376600683
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
151

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionJune 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 3, 2026

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for BRIGHT HORIZONS AT DEL MAR from October 4, 2022 through June 3, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on July 28, 2025 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of August 11, 2025.

Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Two later inspections, from December 29, 2025 through June 3, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 5 local median in 92130

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.25
Local median
0.37

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
11%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.33

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101161 Limitations on Capacity(a) A licensee shall not operate a childcare center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license…This requirement was not met as evidenced by... Based upon facility interview with Director and verification of facility documents. The facility enrolled and had children under age 2 start the facility which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based upon facility interview with Director and verification of facility documents. The facility enrolled and had children under age 2 start the facility which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 11, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101161 - 101161
Official code
101161
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights. The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:..To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and review of relevant documentation, Staff #1 did not treat Child #1 with dignity when using a frustrated tone and manner during naptime when Child #1 would not rest, causing the child to become upset. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 3, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
Official code
101223(a)(1)